extensive and capacious natural caverns The forest itself is one of the most ancient on the planet, far older than the equatorial forests of the Amazon or the Congo. |
encircled by sheer drop-offs and walls, Sipadan is one of the world's foremost dive sites. |
In order to safeguard its precious natural heritage, Malaysia has set aside many areas as parks and wildlife reserves. Together with natural forest management, conservation of wildlife, birds and marine life, nature reserves have been established through a network of protected areas. Almost one and a half million hectares of conservation areas are protected by legislation. |